Pakistan, Aug. 15 -- Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has reaffirmed the government's plan to fast-track three major social initiatives aimed at improving skills, empowering farmers, and enhancing energy efficiency for sustainable economic growth. Chairing three back-to-back meetings in Islamabad, he reviewed the progress and directed all stakeholders to ensure the projects launch on time, in line with the Prime Minister's vision.

The initiatives are designed to create measurable social impact and drive national development, with implementation involving ministries, regulatory bodies, financial institutions, and technical partners. The first project, the Pakistan Skills Impact Bond, is the country's first outcomes-based financing inst...